Bargaining

Unifor applauds a $141-million investment in Coca-Cola Canada Bottling’s Brampton facility, announced on Feb. 17, calling it a major boost for unionized manufacturing and long-term job security in Ontario.

VANCOUVER—The B.C. Labour Relations Board has ruled that Amazon violated the Labour Code by unlawfully imposing a wage freeze on unionized workers, upholding a complaint filed by Unifor.

Amazon warehouse workers from Coventry, United Kingdom, joined Unifor organizers on Feb. 5 at the union’s national office in Toronto to exchange lessons, strategies, and hard-won insights from efforts to organize one of the world’s largest employers.

VICTORIA—Mental health and affordability are expected to dominate this month’s negotiations as Unifor Local 4276 opens bargaining today with the Fairmont Empress.

“Unifor members at Local 4276 are ready to lead the way for the hospitality industry in 2026,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The hospitality sector is a clear example of the ‘union advantage’: workers at unionized hotels enjoy higher wages, better benefits, and greater job security.”

Dear Members,

The Bargaining Committee met with the company, (YYZ snowstorm included) from January 28 until February 6th, focusing on non-monetary items. We have been progressing through the nonmonetary items such as editorial changes, clarifying language and discussion about notice items that have arisen over the life of the collective agreement. We have many more issues to address on your behalf.

MONTREAL— Unifor delegates from across Eastern Canada kicked off bargaining preparations for the forestry industry by selecting Domtar as the target company for the upcoming round of pattern bargaining. 

TORONTO– Unifor welcomes measures in the new federal auto policy to map the direction of industry, with the understanding that this plan must be backed by bold action to safeguard Canadian auto jobs and ensure a future for autoworkers at idled plants in both Brampton and Ingersoll. 

“We need a strategy that reassures workers that automaking has a future in Canada, regardless of U.S. trade attacks,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

VANCOUVER—Cost of living pressures and health and safety were among key issues raised today by Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 during Day 1 contract negotiations with Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC). The two union locals negotiate on a joint bargaining committee.

“Transit workers deserve improved wages, safe working conditions, and the dignity to do their jobs without constant surveillance or unrealistic scheduling pressures,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.